Dr. Curtis E. Powell Receives Kennedy Medallion

Dr. Curtis Everett Powell was recently the recipient of a
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Medallion for serving as a
National Conductor for the 105 Voices of History National Concert
Choir.

The Sept. 19 concert in the nation’s capital featured 105 vocal
representatives of the 105 Historically Black Colleges and
Universities in the country. Dr. Powell was one of four conductors
that led the impressive mass HBCU choir.

Dr. Curtis Everett Powell, director of DSU Choral Activities,
received a Kennedy Medallion for his service as a National
Conductor at a recent concert in Washington, D.C.

Before an audience of nearly 2,500 at the Kennedy Center, Dr.
Powell was presented the prestigious medal that is usually
presented by the President to individuals whose talents and
achievements have influenced this country’s arts, entertainment,
and culture in a profound way. With special clearance from the
Kennedy Center personnel, this was the first time in which the
medallion was presented in this fashion.